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Molecules of only hydrogen and carbon are called hydrocarbons, and they are organic. Hydrogen is the answer.

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Organic compounds primarily consist of carbon and hydrogen atoms, sometimes with the addition of oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur, or phosphorus atoms. These atoms form the backbone and functional groups of organic molecules, which are essential for life.

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Carbon is the atom that characterizes organic chemistry.

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Organic compounds are primarily made up of hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and sulpher

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